Ta’anit Bechorot 179 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 3939
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 3939 occurred on .
Fast of the Firstborn (Hebrew: תענית בכורות, Ta’anit B’khorot or תענית בכורים, Ta’anit B’khorim); is a unique fast day in Judaism which usually falls on the day before Passover. Usually, the fast is broken at a siyum celebration (typically made at the conclusion of the morning services), which, according to prevailing custom, creates an atmosphere of rejoicing that overrides the requirement to continue the fast. Unlike most Jewish fast days, only firstborns are required to fast on the Fast of the Firstborn.
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Dates for Ta’anit Bechorot
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ta’anit Bechorot 176 | 14 Nisan 3936 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 177 | 14 Nisan 3937 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 178 | 14 Nisan 3938 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 179 | 14 Nisan 3939 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 180 | 14 Nisan 3940 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 181 | 14 Nisan 3941 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 182 | 14 Nisan 3942 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 183 | 14 Nisan 3943 |
References
- The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
- Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
- “Fast of the Firstborn” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
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The Jewish Holidays
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